Today’s top comics contenders are easy to name even for people who have never opened a comic: DC® and Marvel®. The two compete for numbers in box office showings as well as comic sales. Many collectors and readers prefer one over the other. Below, Comics Elite in Indianapolis, IN, shares three of the main ways these two giants differ so you know a little about each.

DC & Marvel Comics Are Different in These 3 Ways

1. Characters

The main characters you’ll recognize from Marvel include Spiderman® Iron Man®, Hulk®, Captain America®, Wolverine®, Black Widow®, and Deadpool®. Top DC talent includes Green Arrow®, Batman®, Superman®, Aquaman®, Catwoman®, Lex Luthor®, Zatanna®, and Supergirl®.

2. Universes

For many comics, location plays a huge role and is almost a character in itself as well as a driving force for action. Marvel comics typically take place in real locales, like New York City and Washington, D.C. If you’d rather read about or watch a fictional location, DC Comics creates locations like Batman’s Gotham and Superman’s Metropolis.

3. Powers & Abilities

Marvel’s Spiderman is bitten by a spider which causes him to gain powers. Iron Man is a regular man’s alter ego who has super strength and can fly thanks to his engineering capabilities. DC characters, on the other hand, have their powers when they are born or develop them during childhood. Aquaman inherited his from family members while Zatanna is born with the ability to do magic thanks to her homo-magi genes.

Whether you love fictional universes full of characters who were gifted from birth or you prefer stories set in real cities featuring heroes and villains who come into powers, DC and Marvel have comics for everyone. To talk about popular and obscure stories, call Comics Elite at (317) 755-2533. Visit the website to learn about their Comic Book Certification Service and how they can help you commission work from your favorite comic artists. The shop offers various in-store and online purchasing options of well-known and unique comics to suit your every story whim.